Dean Sklar was formerly a PGA Head Golf Professional, but changed careers to focus on his family after his second child was born with severe food allergies. He and his wife Rose decided to relocate to Weston, Florida after visiting the area for years. They joined forces in residential real estate, combining their skills and work ethic. Working together in real estate with his wife has allowed Dean to balance his career and family responsibilities while continuing his success.

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Dean
SklarWESTON
OCCUPATION (OLD): PGA Head Golf Professional
OCCUPATION (NEW): President, Rose & Dean Sklar Real
Estate Group (Current)
Where he started:
I turned pro right after graduating from the
University of Tampa. I was recruited to become
an Assistant Professional at my club in North
Jersey, then switched clubs to work under a
former PGA Tour Professional at one of the
most prestigious country clubs, where my career
skyrocketed to its highest level at the age of 22
where I was promoted to the position of
Head Golf Professional and held that title for
over 15 years.
His a-ha moment:
When our second child was born we discovered
that he had severe anaphylaxis food allergies,
and my wife, Rose needed a lot of help. It was at
that time I felt I needed to make a career change
to be by my wife›s side and to put my family first.
How was the transition?
The transition was not only a career change but
also a relocation to South Florida. We would
visit Arvida’s Weston as snowbirds every January
and February from 1989 to 1995; we both de-
cided that would be our future new hometown to
raise our two children, who were 4 and 7 at the
time. It was in New Jersey that we decided that
we would become a great team together joining
forces in residential real estate (Rose was selling
real estate in New Jersey since the late ‘80s), with
our interpersonal skills and great work ethic.
How has it affected other areas of
your life?
It’s the best of both worlds being able to work
alongside your partner in life and build such an
amazing career in real estate. I have always been
a goal setter and that I have been fortunate to
reach the highest level of achievement in both
careers says everything.